Carol Ann (Silver) Williams
January 24, 2014
Carol Ann (Silver) Williams, 64, of Des Moines passed away peacefully, after a courageous four year battle with cancer, on Friday, January 24, 2014 at the Kavanagh House on 56th, with her husband, Don “Donnie” Williams and her mother, Miriam Turner at her side.
Carol was born in Pueblo, Colorado to Roland and Miriam (Becker) Silver. After her family moved to Iowa, Carol attended school in Ottumwa, Iowa, where she graduated from high school in 1967. Carol met and married her childhood sweetheart, Don “Donnie” Williams. They moved to Des Moines where she lived most of the rest of her life. She was an employee of Principal Financial for 40 Years. Carol thoroughly enjoyed life with all her friends and interests in drag car racing, traveling, cooking and reading.
Carol is survived by her husband, Don “Donnie” and her mother, Miriam Silver Turner, of Ottumwa. She was preceded in death by her father, Roland Silver, her step-father, Danny Turner, and her son, Rob Williams.
The family will greet friends on Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 12 p.m. at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
In loving memory of Carol, memorial contributions may be made to the HCI Care Services 56th, (Kavanagh House on 56th) 900 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Carroll (Tullis) Johnson
04/11/2016
Don, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.She was a beautiful and sweet person.You are in my thoughts and she will truly be missed by those who knew her.I will always remember those late nights in you Dads garage working on the dragster.
Cheryl and Randy Weisheit
01/30/2014
Don, I just heard about Carol's passing. Just know she is now free of pain and in a wonderful place with Rob. What ever Randy and I can do going forward please do not hesitate to ask. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Carol's Mom.
Carol Foust
01/29/2014
Don, I am so sorry about your loss. We had fun going to Drag races and when Carol and I went antiqueing. She was a dear friend and will be greatly missed.
Janet Cortner
01/29/2014
I extend to you, the family of Carol Williams, my sincere sympathy at the loss of your loved one, Carol. I worked in the same department as Carol in the 1980's at Principal. She was always a pleasant, upbeat, positive person. I feel fortunate to have worked with her and known her.
Kay Rothert
01/29/2014
Donnie, I was so sad to learn of your great loss. Carol and I used to have breakfast every morning, along with two other ladies, when it was Bankers Life. I'm thinking that must have been during the 1970's. She was always happiest when talking about you and Rob, and I have many fond memories of Carol. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Rhonda Robel
01/29/2014
Donnie, I'm so sorry to learn of Carol's passing. I hope you'll find comfort and peace in everything you had with Carol while she was here on earth. Her pain is gone and she's with our dear Lord smiling down on you now. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless
Jim Martin
01/29/2014
We are fortunate to have known you, Carol. You were a good friend from the start, and your courage and spirit will resonate far beyond this day. Although we will miss you, we are grateful to have been a part of your life.
Don- I'm so sorry about the loss of Carol. I hope to see you soon, my friend.
Ottumwa High School Class of 1967
01/29/2014
We offer deepest condolences to you and your family.
Theresa Foust
01/28/2014
Donnie, So Sorry to hear this about Carol. Ken and I were just talking about you guys the other day, wondering how you were, so this is brings much sadness to all of us. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan, Kandi and Sam Claman
01/28/2014
Don, we extend our deepest sympathy ... We feel very blessed to have been a neighbor with Carol and we will miss her very much. We pray that knowing Carol is no longer suffering brings you peace ~ God Bless you and please know that we are here if you need anything!
Pamela K Wilson
01/28/2014
Don and Miriam,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my prayers as is Carol. May God grant her rest where there is neither suffering nor sighing but life eternal.
Pamela
Timber Ridge AL
Al Mataloni
01/28/2014
Don I am so sorry for your loss! I will be thinking of you and praying for you.
Joann Ivanovich
01/28/2014
There is a miracle called Friendship that dwells within the heart. Carol will be greatly missed in many, many hearts! So hard to believe it was over 20 years ago we started our friendship over the chain link fence! Don, we are so sorry for your loss, we know how deep your love for Carol was! We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Bill & Joann
Allen Shultz
01/27/2014
Donnie, We are so very sorry for your loss. I know there are no words I can say to make this less painful, But just know you are in our thoughts and prayers, Allen & Ruby
LINDA SHULTZ THORNBURG
01/27/2014
My heart goes out to Donnie and my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
We love you, your cousin Linda